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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 669.49 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 669.49 and 274.11 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 669.49 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/669.49 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 669.49 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 183,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,509.87/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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